Money Barrier Keeps West African Women Out of Politics
By Oluwakemi Kindness Women across West Africa are facing financial barriers that make it difficult for them to compete for elective positions, with stakeholders calling for dedicated funding to give female aspirants a fairer chance in politics. Following this, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has proposed the establishment of a women’s political endowment fund […]
Africa’s Future Hinges on Women’s Leadership, UNDP Declares
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Africa’s transformation will depend on the quality, diversity and inclusiveness of the leaders it produces. The agency is therefore urging governments and institutions to invest more in women’s leadership to drive sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at the Women Leaders Networking Meeting in Abuja, […]